Ohio Layoffs — April 2007
Employers in Ohio submitted 6 WARN Act notices in April 2007, putting at risk an estimated 727 workers — down from March and down 76% versus April 2006. The average filing covered 121 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 236 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
| Retail | 1 | 181 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 110 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 236 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2 | 208 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 181 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 138 |
| Allen | 1 | 109 |
| Wood | 1 | 91 |
Franklin absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River | 1 | 181 |
| Dayton | 1 | 138 |
| Columbus | 1 | 110 |
| Lima | 1 | 109 |
| Dublin | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Rocky River | 181 | ||
| Northwood Nursing Rehabilitation Center | Dayton | 138 | ||
| New Century Financial | Columbus | 110 | ||
| Marathon Electric Manufacturing | Lima | 109 | ||
| Nationwide Health Plans | Dublin | 98 | ||
| International Automotive Components Northwood | Northwood | 91 |
Topping the list was Target at its Rocky River facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Northwood Nursing Rehabilitation Center followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Ohio. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.